Network Engineer

Hawthorn - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

Job Title: Network Engineer

Location: Corsham Wiltshire Hybrid Working Arrangements

Compensation: Competitive Salary Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF66923

At Babcock were working to create a safe and secure world together and if you join us you can play your part as a Network Engineer at our Hawthorn site near Corsham Wiltshire.

The Role

As a Network Engineer youll have a role thats out of the ordinary. As a key member of our Network Operations team youll play a vital role in supporting the contract to manage and operate Skynet the UK Ministry of Defences (MOD) military satellite communications system and its associated ground stations.

On a day-to-day basis youll be responsible for setting up maintaining and troubleshooting network infrastructure that underpins the Skynet Satellite System ensuring secure and reliable communications for defence operations.

Produce detailed reports to validate network status and communicate findings to customers.
Collaborate with other Babcock teams on testing and repair activities to maintain system integrity.
Respond to customer queries and provide support with satellite acquisition processes.
Configure maintain and resolve faults within network systems supporting the Skynet Satellite System.
Conduct regular health checks on network infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

This role is full time 37 hours per week working Monday to Friday. Once confident in role you will join a 1 week in 3 on-callrota.

Essential Experience of the Network Engineer

Working knowledge of digital broadcast technologies and how they integrate with network infrastructure.
Familiarity with satellite communications systems and their operational requirements would be advantageous.
Hands-on experience in configuring maintaining and troubleshooting network systems.
Strong understanding of IP switching and routing with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex network issues.
A background in telecommunications digital broadcasting and/or defence/military environments.

Qualifications for the Network Engineer

Youll bring a proactive mindset and a strong willingness to learn and grow within a technically complex environment backed by practical experience in network engineering including setup maintenance and fault resolution - even if you dont hold formal qualifications.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth nationality current or former citizenship and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - ()

What We Offer

Generous holiday allowance
Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
Access to a Digital GP annual health check and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare
Employee share scheme
Employee shopping savings portal
Payment of Professional Fees
Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
Be Kind Day enables employees to take one working days paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical mental and financial wellbeing
Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations protect communities and build a better world. To continue we must adapt advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please email with the subject header Reasonable adjustments requirement. Were committed to building an inclusive culture where everyones free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing Date: 09/01/2026

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Job Title: Network EngineerLocation: Corsham Wiltshire Hybrid Working ArrangementsCompensation: Competitive Salary BenefitsRole Type: Full time / Permanent Role ID: SF66923At Babcock were working to create a safe and secure world together and if you join us you can play your part as a Network ...